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BG03 FTF

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,326 mi
Last recorded71,326 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FTF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,326 miles

NSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT COVERS POOR

VERY SLIGHT PLAY OSF WHEEL BEARING

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,404 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,523 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 60,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,880 miles

offside front seat runner worn, handbrake travel high, offside rear wheel bearing worn and close to failure

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front seat runner worn, handbrake travel high, offside rear wheel bearing worn and close to failure

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,771 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,771 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,768 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 32,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 19,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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BG03 FTF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG03 FTF registered?

BG03 FTF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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